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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,561.20, 26,329.38 and 8,789.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,561.20, 26,329.38 and 8,789.80 is: 13,178.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,561.20 : 26,329.38 = 8,789.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,561.20/26,329.38 = 8,789.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,561.20x = 26,329.38 × 8,789.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,561.20x = 231,429,984.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,429,984.32/17,561.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,178.48

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